Reno Workers' Compensation Attorney

Workers' Compensation Claims in Nevada

Injuries on the job can create a fair amount of stress for victims and
their families. With medical bills piling up and lost wages threatening
to intensify financial worries, these situations can quickly prove to
be frustrating burdens. Fortunately, injured residents of Reno and Carson
City have the legal right to pursue workers' compensation, which can
provide them and their families with much-needed financial and medical
assistance.

At Shook & Stone, our attorneys have used their 85 years of combined
legal experience to successfully handle numerous workers' compensation
claims. With the assistance of an understanding and dedicated attorney
from our firm, you can successfully compile your claim materials and swiftly
resolve your case so that you can focus on recovering from your injuries.

What is workers' compensation?

Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that covers workers who
were injured during the course of their job. Unlike personal injury claims,
workers' comp claims are considered no-fault, meaning that no claims
of negligence are made. In exchange for an employee's right to file
suits of negligence, injured workers can be compensated with wage replacement
and medical benefits, depending on the circumstances involved and the
nature of an employee's disability.

Under the Nevada Revised Statutes §616C.050, workers' comp claims
must be filed within 90 days of an injury-causing accident or occupational
disease. While these injuries and illnesses can vary in scope, workers'
compensation will be classified into four separate categories. These include:

Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) TPD includes compensation for injuries that prevent an employee from working
without reasonable accommodations.

Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Workers who have a doctor certify their injury will prevent them from
working for a period of at least 5 consecutive days, or 5 cumulative days
in a 20-day period may be entitled to TTD compensation.

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) PPD will be awarded to workers whose work-related injuries have resulted
in a permanent partial disability. Employees will be required to have
a physical evaluation by a rating medical professional who will determine
the degree of your permanent partial disability. Your medical results,
along with the date of your injury, your age, and your wage will be used
to determine the amount of compensation you will receive.

Permanent Total Disability (PTD) In some cases, workers are injured to the point that they are physically
disabled. When this is the case, your situation will be assessed to determine
if you are eligible to receive PTD, which can provide monthly benefits
that do not exceed 66.6% of your average monthly wage. PTD payments may
also be subject to reductions if you previously received PPD compensation.

In addition to these benefits, you may also be eligible to receive vocational
rehabilitation, compensation for other claims-related benefits or expenses,
including mileage, and, in the event of wrongful death cases, monetary
compensation for the dependents of a deceased worker. Workers' compensation
claims are subject to numerous laws and regulations, making qualified
legal representation essential to getting a favorable outcome.

Experienced Legal Assistance for Workplace Injury Claims

With 85 years of combined experience and more than $100 million in compensation
recovered since 1997, you can be confident that our attorneys have accumulated
extensive legal knowledge into all areas of the workers' compensation
legal process. Capable of handling the dense legislation, numerous legal
procedures, and frequent complications that arise, our legal team can
swiftly and smoothly help you complete your workers' comp claim. To
learn more about workers' compensation or about how your personal
situation may be affected,
contact Shook & Stone today.

Contact a Reno Injury Attorney at Shook & Stone Today!

Our firm wants all injured victims to know that time is an important element
in personal injury cases. Bringing your case to the attention of an experienced
and determined attorney from our firm as soon as possible after your accident
can make all the difference in the successful outcome of your case. This
is why we choose to offer free case evaluations and work cases only on
a conditional fee agreement. With absolutely no charges up front, we hope
that injured residents will reach out for the qualified legal representation
we can provide, regardless of any financial struggles they may be experiencing.

At Shook & Stone, you can be confident that our client-focused philosophy,
experience, and extensive legal knowledge have been a proven recipe for
success. Throughout the years, our attorneys have successfully utilized
these tools to secure more than $100 million in compensation for clients
since 1997. If you need to work with a firm that knows how to win, you
need Shook & Stone. Contact a Reno personal injury lawyer at our firm today.

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